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File 537/1921 Part 2 'Persia: Oil - A.P.O. Co's development of new oil-fields; Oil Boring at Dasht-i-Qil; A.P.O. Co's agreement with Kashkuli Khans' [263r] (197/254)
The record is made up of 1 item (127 folios). It was created in 29 Sep 1921-14 Dec 1923. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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CONFIDENTIAL.
- 763
No. 12-S., dated Bushire, the 4th January 1922.
Endorsed by the Undersecretary to the
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
.
Forwarded to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, for information, in continuation of this office endorsement
No. 476-S., dated the 30th November 1921.
1. Letter No. 1606, dated the 26fch December 1921, from His Majesty's Consul, Shiraz,
with three enclosures.
2. Telegrams Nos. 170 and 171, dated the 30th December 1921, from His Majesty's
Minister, Tehran, to His Majesty's Consul, Mohammerab, repeated Bushire.
Enclo. 1.
Copy of a letter No. 1606, dated the 26th December 1921, from His Majesty's
Consul, Shiraz, to the Hon'ble the
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Bushire.
I have the honour to forward herewith a copy of a despatch No. 16,
dated 23rd November 1921, from His Majesty’s Charge d’Affaires, Tehran,
from your information.
Enclo. 2.
Copy of a letter No. 16, dated the 23rd November 1921, from Sis Majesty s
Charge d'Affaires, Tehran, to Sis Majesty's Consul, Shiraz.
With reference to correspondence ending with Bushire telegram of th e
17th instant, No. 225, I transmit to you herewith, for your information*
translation of ,a note, dated 8th November, from the Persian Minister for
Foreign Affairs, and copy of my reply, dated the 17th instant, pointing out
that the allegations made by the Persian Government were entirely
unfounded, and requesting an official apology, and the recall of the Karguzar
at Shiraz.
Enclo. 3.
Translation of a note addressed to Sis Majesty's GhargS d'Affaires by Sis
Excellency Moshar-es Saltaneh, Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The 8th November 1921.
le Charge d’Aeeaires,
According to information received from Ears the. British Consul, under
, name d of S the protectiou of the fields, is organising a force. A certain
sadullah of the Kashkuli tribe who has been a Lieutenant in the South
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The item contains correspondence and other papers regarding agreements made by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC) for the establishment of new oilfields at Dasht-i-Qil, an area inland from Genawah [Bandar Ganaveh, Iran]. The correspondence covers:
- An oil drilling agreement between APOC and local leaders of the Kashkuli, a tribe of the Kashgai [Qashqai] people, copies of which are included on folios 245-251, 255-262 and 283-288
- Objections from Soulat-ud Dauleh [Esma’il Khan Sowlat al-Dowla Qashqai, also written as Saulat-ud-Daulah in the correspondence], also referred to as Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Ashair [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Asha’er], who believed he should have been involved in the agreement as the representative of his son Muhammad Nasir Khan, Ilkhani The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran. [leader] of the Kashgai
- A subsequent agreement between APOC and the Ilkhani The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran. confirming the agreement with the Kashkuli, copies of which are included on folios 193-195 and 206-207
- Hostilities between Soulat-ud Dauleh and his brother Ali Khan Salar Hishmat, and discussions over the possible impact on the agreements
- Objections from the Government of Persia [Iran] that the agreement was made without their involvement
- Arrangements for surveys of the area.
The primary correspondents are: the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary A diplomatic representative who ranks below an ambassador. The term can be shortened to 'envoy'. to Persia; the Foreign Office; the India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. ; the Government of India; the Surveyor General of India; the British Consul, Ahwaz; the British Consul, Shiraz; the Foreign Minister of Persia; the Governor-General of Fars Province; the Governor-General of Arabistan Province; APOC Ltd; and Messrs Strick Scott & Co Ltd, managing agents for APOC.
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- 178r:179r, 215r:217r, 221r:222r, 226r:227r, 234r:234v, 237r:238r, 263r:263v, 267r:267v
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